Comments on: Figueroa Mountain Loop (east side ascent)

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By: rallison

rallison — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:30:17 +0000

Nice. The descent down Fig Mountain Road to Cachuma Saddle was really rough when I did it. This is very, very good news. Thanks!

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 05:30:13 +0000

After having done the front side of Figueroa Mountain Rd a few times, I finally got around to doing the backside this morning. Yes, it’s not anywhere as spiky as the front side (though the climb to Cachuma Saddle has its moments), it’s a wonderful climb in its own right, as well as having an absurdly fast descent to Neverland Ranch!

I do want to mention that most of Figueroa Mountain Road from Cachuma Saddle to the summit is freshly paved; I don’t recall this being so nice when descending this in the late Winter this year. I thought you might appreciate this good news.

By: Santa Barbara – Refugio Rd to West Camino Cielo to Santa Ynez Peak Climb – Tough Ascent

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:08:14 +0000

[...] for some), they do provide for some very stout climbing. Old San Marcos/Painted Cave, Gibraltar and Figueroa Mountain are three of the toughest, most scenic climbs around. Refugio Road ranks right up there with these [...]

By: Alec

Alec — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:04 +0000

Hi Ryan,
You mom and I are doing this ride on Saturday. Thanks for the terrific post describing everything to be prepared for.
Cheers,
alec

By: Carmen

Carmen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:30:02 +0000

Hey, that is one fantastic ride! And you are so lucky to have a mom that would/could do a ride like that with you. And I am so lucky to have a son named Ryan who would do that ride with me! Pretty cool!